Magellan Rye Grass

Magellan Rye Grass  (Elymus)

Magellan Rye Grass (Elymus) is a genus of clump forming grasses which spread by means of its creeping rhizomes. A bit like the much-dreaded twitch grass. The favourite species for in the garden is 'magellanicus' which is not invasive and forms a beautiful clump of blue/grey to silver foliage. Magellan Rye Grass has lots of uses in the garden. In the border it will bring some rest in between colourful plants, in a nice pot on the patio or in the prairie garden. Magellan Rye Grass wants a spot in the sun in a well-draining, humus rich soil. Good neighbour plants for Magellan Rye Grass are plants as white Coneflower (Echinacea) and blue Woodland Sage (Salvia nemorosa).